The Warthog
The Warthog, or as many of you may know it as Pumbaa, is a member of the pig family. They got their name from the protrusions under their ears that resemble warts. It's almost comical that when ever I show pictures of the African wildlife to children they always reference an animated movie; Pumbaa, Simba, Happy Feet, Madagascar.
These were taken at Ngala Game Reserve in Kruger National Park, South Africa. This family of Warthogs hang around the camp area because they find it a safe place to raise their young. This is actually in the lawn area right in front of where we dine. I was relaxing on a sofa on the porch when these Warthogs wandered in and hung out for a while.
They were very playful with each other running around and bucking and as you can see below, showing affection by cuddling and rubbing together.
Here
you can see one of them grazing while on its knees. They will bend
their front legs to better reach the grass. It was fascinating to watch
them graze while they scooted themselves along on their knees.
This particular one was right outside our room, just a few feet away and kind enough to let me shoot it.
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